1. Computing in the Workplace
Unit 19 – 1. Introduction
Lecturer – Julie Hodsdon

2. Learning Aims In this unit you will:
A. understand and demonstrate the personal characteristics valued by employers in the workplace
B prepare an application for an IT/computing job role
C understand how social media and communication technologies are used in the workplace
D demonstrate how social media and communication technologies can be used to improve the delivery of a project..

3. Preparing for a career in IT
First part of unit helps you understand personal characteristics valued by employers
As the weeks progress, you will;
prepare an application for one job in the IT sector and creative computing industries(e.g. computer games developer or IT technician)
demonstrate your technical and employability skills
use your digital portfolio to showcase your achievements.
(This will also help you decide which skills you should develop further and which career to pursue. )

4. Expectations – quality of work
High quality of work during tasks and assisgnments (check spellings and grammar).
Assignment brief is followed; if you are unsure of anything – ask.
Submit all work on time.

5. Expectations – behaviour
Follow the college rules
High classroom standards
Regular attendance
Good timekeeping
6 week trial – your place is NOT guaranteed you have to earn it

6. Course resources On the wiki On Moodle Use the library
You will have time during lectures for assignment work

7. Personal Characteristics that Employers Value
Task 1
Open up a word document
List as many characteristics that you can think of
Put them in a table under the headings ‘Positive’ and ‘Negative’
Have a third column that lists the reason for your choice

8. Example Positive Negative Reason Good communication
More likely to ask if you don’t understand, work well as a team,
Sarcasm
Not very friendly. May annoy other colleagues or customers.